Monmouth Park Barn Notes – Friday, October 19Monmouth Park Barn Notes – Friday, October 19
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Day: October 19, 2007
Frenchman Bourdais aiming for four in a row (AFP)Frenchman Bourdais aiming for four in a row (AFP)
Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais will be aiming to win an unprecedented fourth consecutive Champ Car title when he takes to the track in the Gold Coast Indy 300 here on Sunday.
Ellis’ first NHL goal propels Red WingsEllis’ first NHL goal propels Red Wings
While the Red Wings already have made strides since last season’s playoffs, the San Jose Sharks keep falling into the same ruts that bogged them down against Detroit last spring. Matt Ellis put the Red Wings ahead with his first NHL goal on a no-look backhand with 12:26 to play, and Detroit rallied for a 4-2 victory Thursday night in a telling postseason rematch.
Julien wins home debut with BruinsJulien wins home debut with Bruins
The Boston Bruins gave Claude Julien a victory in his Boston debut. Maybe they can give him one he’ll be proud of next time. “It wasn’t a pretty win,” Julien said after the Bruins beat Tampa Bay 4-1 in their home opener on Thursday night. “Certainly not to the expectations that we want.” Marco Sturm scored two goals and Tim Thomas made 35 saves for Boston, which has won four of five since opening…
Oilers end 4-game skid, beat CoyotesOilers end 4-game skid, beat Coyotes
Raffi Torres was going to have to wait for the highlight shows to see his go-ahead goal. Torres scored twice, including a goal on a circus shot with 8:05 to play, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak. “That was the best game he’s played and not just from a productivity standpoint,” Oilers coach Craig MacTavish said.
Langkow’s 2 goals lift Flames over KingsLangkow’s 2 goals lift Flames over Kings
The Calgary Flames have been turning in a daily double ever since the season began. And now they’re in the record book. Daymond Langkow had two goals and an assist Thursday night as the Flames erased an early deficit and beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3. It marked the seventh straight game to start the season that a Calgary player has scored twice.
Leafs top Panthers on late Antropov goalLeafs top Panthers on late Antropov goal
Nik Antropov scored the winner and Vesa Toskala was chosen as the game’s first star. Yet it was the large and vocal crowd at the Air Canada Centre that received a big salute from Toronto coach Paul Maurice after the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. With Toronto down 2-0 after the first period, Maurice said a “Go Leafs Go” chant got the team going and…
Sens’ Foligno scores, honors dad in winSens’ Foligno scores, honors dad in win
The Foligno Leap made it back to hockey’s big stage, if only for one night. Jason Spezza scored his first goal of the season, Nick Foligno gave his father a big nod after his first career goal and the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night. After Alex Kovalev scored Montreal’s second power-play goal of the game with 7:09 left to tie it at 3, Spezza brought the Scotiabank…
Guerin’s hat trick powers Isles by CapsGuerin’s hat trick powers Isles by Caps
Bill Guerin scored his first New York Islanders goal. And his second. And his third. The first one was the hardest for the free agent who became the instant Islanders captain. Put his entire effort together, and it added up to his ninth NHL hat trick in Thursday night’s 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals.
Thrashers’ Lehtonen injures groin againThrashers’ Lehtonen injures groin again
Thrashers goalie Kari Lehtonen injured his troublesome groin again Thursday night and had to leave the game against the New York Rangers. He will undergo an MRI in the next day or two, but interim coach Don Waddell did not sound hopeful of a quick recovery. “Certainly, he’ll be out a while,” Waddell said after the Thrashers picked up their first win of the season, beating the Rangers 5-3.